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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Diane Taylor

Family of man who died after being deported blame Home Office delays

Family photo, from right to left Subatra Sudharsan, daughter Priyanka, son Priyan and Sudharsan Ithayachandran
Sudharsan Ithayachandran left behind his wife, Subatra Sudharsan, son Priyan and daughter Priyanka. All three are British citizens. Photograph: Family handout

The family of a man who died abroad after being wrongly deported by the UK Home Office have blamed the department for causing delays that stopped him being reunited with his children.

Sudharsan Ithayachandran, 41, was deported from the UK to Sri Lanka on 24 December 2019 – his wedding anniversary – after admitting to working illegally at Tesco and using false documents.

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